Clark Haaland

Thrive on the Raging Sea

"Be grateful that on this raging sea you have a mind to guide you." - Marcus Aurelius

If you feel overwhelmed, trust me, you're not alone.

But remember this:

The explorer doesn't set out on the voyage trusting that the seas will remain calm to stay perfectly on course.

Rather, the explorer trusts in the preparation and the... See more

Measure your composure every day.

Let's break this down.

There are two important components here:

1.) The distinction of composure , and

2.) Measurement as an improvement mechanism.

Composure is straightforward enough: it’s the extent to which someone is in control of their behavior.

If we get swept away by our emotions or impulses, we have low... See more

“One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery each day. Never lose a holy curiosity. ... Don’t stop to marvel.”

​ — Albert Einstein

Live music is a ritual that evokes a common emotional response to which we attach our singular experiences.

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July 10th, 2025

​ A newsletter by Anne-Laure Le Cunff​

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Hello friends,

I recently had dinner with a famous author, a scientist and an artist. Despite their obvious success, the conversation turned to how often they all felt “not smart enough.”

I experience this too, especially when I’m around accomplished people. Since I know many... See more

Decades into his long life, the poet Robert Graves defined love as “a recognition of another person’s integrity and truth in a way that... makes both of you light up when you recognize the quality in the other.”